Roaring Brook Nature Center's �SUMMER 2007� Discovery Programs offer your child a unique blend of education and recreation that takes advantage of the curiosity and sense of wonder that all children feel toward the natural world around them.

This summer's program offerings include activities for pre-schoolers through students entering grade 10. Grade levels are those your child will enter in the fall. There is a $5 discount for each additional class a child attends. A limited number of partial scholarships are available; deadline for application - May 15th. Print and use the registration form (registrations are not taken by telephone). Enrollment is limited; early registration is strongly recommended! Call the Nature Center at (860) 693-0263 for additional information.

REFUND POLICY: $20 non-refundable deposit must accompany each class registration. For cancellations after June 1st, balance will be refunded only if your child's place in the program can be filled from a waiting list.CLASSES FILL QUICKLY - PLEASE CALL THE NATURE CENTER TO DETERMINE IF A CLASS HAS OPENINGS PRIOR TO MAILING/DROPPING OFF APPLICATION

Pre-school Programs - 2 1/2 and 3 year olds

An opportunity for the young child and a parent to learn together.Child must be three years old by January 1, 2008. Sorry, no older siblings.

Birds, Beasts and Bugs....June 25 - 28 A program for pre-schoolers who enjoy learning the secrets of animals and exploring the world of nature that surrounds us.Puddles and Ponds ... July 2, 3, 5, 6 (NOTE: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.)Water, water everywhere - what does it do? Where does it go? Who lives in it? Who needs it?

Nature's Buddy System (NEW!) ... July 30 - August 2 Explore how animals and plants depend upon each other for food, shelter and protection.
Who Goes There? ... August 13 - 16 SESSION FULLTracks, a stray feather or an owl pellet - who's been here? Look for clues that animals leave behind.

Programs for Grades K - 1

Each week offers a theme around which activities have been developed. Programs include short hikes, games, stories, crafts and observations of animals kept at the Nature Center.
Participants should bring a snack daily. Limit 15 students. Time: 9 AM - Noon Note: afternoon sessions also available on certain weeks from 1:00 - 4:00 PMMembers $100.00 / Nonmembers: $115.00 per program (except where noted)

Animal Babies ...June 25 - 29 AM SESSION FULLFind out how animals take care of their babies. Learn about the baby animals cared for at the Nature Center.Afternoon Session Available 1:00 - 4:00 pm

BUGS!...July 2, 3, 5, 6 (four day program) Insects are the largest and most diverse of all animal groups. From beetles to butterflies, from ants to aphids, we'll study the lives of these six-legged creatures.
Members: $80.00 Nonmembers: $90.00

Fish, Frogs, and Pollywogs ... July 9 - 13 AM SESSION FULLGet your feet wet and find out about life in a pond. Find out why pond creatures are so important to us. Afternoon Session Available 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Creepies & Crawlies ... July 16 - 20 SESSION FULLWhat lives under a log? Spiders, snakes and worms! Use a hand lens and net to learn how these animals live.
Journey to the Center of the Earth! ... July 23 - 27 AM SESSION FULL We won't find real dinosaurs, but we will discover rocks and roots, fossils and even furry creatures. We'll also learn some secrets about the earth.Afternoon Session Available 1:00 - 4:00 pm Where the Wild Things Are (NEW!)....July 30 - August 3 SESSION FULL
Prickly porcupines, wily weasels and star-nosed moles are but a few of the animals that live here, but are rarely if ever seen. Find out where they live and learn their secrets.

Color Play (NEW!)... August 6 - 10SESSION FULLBlue birds! Green Darners! Goldenrod and purple coneflowers! Explore our world of color by looking at plants and animals. You'll be glad you are not nocturnal!
Summer Sun, Winter Wind ... August 13 - 17Observe the signs that tell us fall is on the way. Learn about bird migration, how tadpoles become frogs and why the groundhog gets fat.

Programs for Grades 2, 3 and 4

Programs for youngsters with a developing interest in the world of nature.Participants should bring a snack daily.

Wild Animals I Have Known (NEW!)... June 25 - 29 How much can you know about an animal? Get to know the habits of mammals, birds and other creatures by direct observation and by sharing experiences through stories and art.

Nature Games and More (NEW!) ... July 2, 3, 5, 6 (four day program) This new program features an exciting array of nature games and activities indoors and out. Earlier generations had fun without TV, video and computer games. Members $80.00 Nonmembers: $90.00

The Art of Tracking ... July 9 - 13Learn to read the language of animal signs. A closer look at the forest will reveal tracks, scrapes and feathers....hidden signs that tell a story.

Indian Woods Wisdom... July 16 - 20 SESSION FULLHelp set up camp in the woods following ancient Indian methods and traditions of concern for the natural world. Experience animals tracking, nature crafts and shelter building. Afternoon Session 1:00 - 4:00 PM

Nature Arts ... July 23 - 27 SESSION FULLDesigned to help students interpret what they see in the natural world in an artful way. You'll have the opportunity to paint, draw, sculpt and move using natural materials whenever possible.
People of the Earth ... July 30 - August 3 1 OPENING LEFTPeople who know their environment, take care of it. We'll try ways people in the Arctic, desert, tropics and our own forests use their knowledge of nature to survive.
Rocks, Minerals and Dinosaur Tales ... August 6 - 10 SESSION FULLLearn how crystals form, hunt for rocks and minerals and uncover the secrets of Connecticut's dinosaurs. Afternoon Session (1:00 - 4:00 PM) Available 2 OPENINGS LEFT

The Water World ... August 13 - 17 2 OPENINGS LEFTWater lovers will enjoy wading across streams and along pond banks in search of their favoriteaquatic creatures. Afternoon Session (1:00 - 4:00 PM) Available

Programs for Grades 5 - 8

Designed for the student with a high degree of interest in the natural world. Several programs include field trips to other natural areas around the state.

Please note times and fees for each class.Bring a snack. For all-day classes participants should also bring lunch.

Reptiles & Amphibians ... July 30 - August 3 Get ready to look for and learn about frogs, salamanders, turtles, and snakes. Includes field trips to local natural areas.Limit: 12 students
Time: 9:00 AM - NoonMembers: $100.00 Nonmembers: $115.00

More Exploring Connecticut ... August 13 - 17 Another week of exciting all-day field trips to Connecticut's unique natural areas. Includes a visit to our state's only National Wildlife Refuge, as well as opportunities for hiking, canoeing, and wildlife observation. Bring a snack and lunch. For graduates of "Exploring Connecticut," a whole new series of natural history field trips. Limit: 12 students
Time: 9:00 - 3:30 PMMembers: $260.00 Nonmembers: $285.00